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BOYNE AT BERLIN PROMOTED BY MICHAEL BLACKMER / BOYNE MACHINE CO.
- Check out Berlin division rules HERE
- Payout is guaranteed no matter crowd size
- ALL haulers/trailers will be removed from pit area
- ATV/Golf Carts may be used with permit for weekend
- Camping is available Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Got a question? Just email us!: mike@boyneatberlin.com
Thursday, September 11: Gates open @ 9am -- 2:00-8:00pm
Practice for all divisions (Practice will be extremely limited on Friday & Saturday!)
Pit Selection - First come, first served basis
45 Minute Sessions - 15 minute breaks inbetween for track crossing
Friday, September 12: Racing at 6:00pm
Summer Reading Club Night
$1.00 Beer / Hot Dogs All Night!
USA Modifieds Feature - 40 Laps - $1,200 to win
Coors Light Late Model "Locals" 40-lap feature* - Points paying / $1,000
Outlaw Late Model "Out-Of-Towners" 40-lap feature* - $1,000
* Locals: Top 20 in Berlin Raceway Late Model points, at least once in past 5 seasons
* Top 10 in each feature, will set the field for Saturdays combined 100 lap Outlaw Late Model Feature event + LC Race
Heat races for Berlin Super Stock, Pro Stock, and Sportsman divisions
Burnips Equipment
4-Cylinder $500-to-win 20-lap feature (Points paying)
School Bus Races
Saturday, September 13: Racing at 6:00pm
Lee Greenwood Performance - 5:00pm
Fireworks!
CRA Super Series $10,000-to-win 125-lap feature
USA Modifieds 50-lap $2,000-to-win feature
Outlaw Light Late Model $5,000-to-win 100-lap feature
Berlin Engine Pro Super Stock $1,500-to-win 40-lap feature
Berlin DeJay Slick Truck Pro Stock $1,000-to-win 35-lap feature
Berlin Instant Cash Advance Sportsman $750-to-win 30-lap feature
Berlin
Burnips Equipment
4-Cylinder $500-to-win 20-lap feature (Points paying)
TICKETS ARE JUST $12.00 FOR ADULTS - 1/2 PRICE FOR KIDS 12 & UNDER!
PURCHASE TICKETS FOR BOTH NIGHTS FOR JUST $28
TICKETS JUST $18.00 FOR ADULTS - 1/2 PRICE FOR KIDS 12 & UNDER!
Performance Engineering Racing Engines to sponsor
Super Stock 40-lap feature for the Boyne at Berlin
Jenison, MI (August 25, 2008) - The Boyne at Berlin staff and race promoter Mike Blackmer is pleased to announce the addition of Performance Engineering to the ever-growing list of participating companies for this year's Boyne at Berlin Raceway weekend on September 12 and 13.
The Engine Pro Super Stock division will compete for 40 laps on Saturday September 13th in the ‘Engine Pro Super Stock 40 Presented by Performance Engineering'. The Super Stock class, along with the other weekly Berlin classes, will qualify and heat race on Friday night. The Super Stock division is a template body type class similar to what you would see on the showroom floor. Drivers and teams will take home an increased payout for this event as well, as the weekend is the largest in Berlin Raceway's storied history.
Performance Engineering has been a proud supplier of engines to many Boyne Machine owned race teams over the past 20 years. Performance has a very healthy crop of cars that utilize their power each and every Saturday night at area short tracks. You can reach Performance Engineering anytime by calling (616) 669-5800, or check them out online at www.pereng.com.
For more information regarding the September 12 and 13 race weekend presented by Wolverine Power Systems, including how your company can become involved in the Boyne at Berlin, visit www.BoyneAtBerlin.com today!
Sweet Manufacturing Inc. to give $100 Fast
Time Awards for Boyne at Berlin fast qualifiers
Jenison, MI (August 19, 2008) – The Boyne at Berlin is setting the table for an event that continues to grow beyond expectation. September 12 and 13 2008 will quickly become the largest racing weekend in Berlin Raceways storied history. Event promoter Mike Blackmer is very happy to announce that Sweet Manufacturing has come on as a sponsor for the third annual Boyne weekend.
The Kalamazoo Michigan based Sweet Manufacturing is recognized nationally as the choice for different racing components and fluids, with over 40 authorized distributors around the country. Sweet Manufacturing was incorporated in 1978 with the basic concept of providing racers with steering products that would offer a competitive advantage. All of our products have been designed and built using the experience and knowledge gained from Randy Sweet’s 43 years of racing competition, plus continuous input from the nation’s top drivers, engineers, and chassis builders.
The 44-year racing veteran known as the ‘Kalamazoo Kamikaze’, Randy Sweet has seen just about everything. In 1984 Randy built "The Rocket Car". This wild machine toured the nation setting track records and world speed marks, most have yet to be broken.
“We are very excited to have Randy a part of this year’s Boyne at Berlin. He is a true racing legend and to have him sponsor our race and be with us to compete is awesome!” said Mike Blackmer on Tuesday.
Sweet Manufacturing will present $100 too each of the fast qualifiers on Friday, including the Late Model, Super Stock, Pro Stock, and Sportsman divisions. In addition to the fastest qualifier awards, Sweet will hand out $100 to each of the above named classes for drivers who finish 10th in their feature event on Saturday night!
For more information about Sweet Manufacturing and how you can checkout all that they have to offer, visit them on the web at www.sweetmfg.biz, call (800) 441-8619, or stop by Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm at 3421 S. Burdick Street Kalamazoo, Mi 49001.
The Boyne at Berlin Raceway is being promoted by Mike Blacker / Boyne Machine Co. For more information including tickets, lodging, schedule, travel and more, visit our website: www.BoyneAtBerlin.com.
Arena Racing™ Grand Rapids to sponsor Boyne at Berlin
Pro Stock feature; Super Stock feature to be sponsored
by Performance Engineering of Jenison
Jenison, MI (August 19, 2008) – The Boyne at Berlin Raceway staff is pleased to announce new and exciting partners for their upcoming September spectacular racing weekend! Arena Racing Grand Rapids has come aboard to sponsor the Pro Stock division 40-lap feature, and Performance Engineering will sponsor the Super Stock main event on Saturday.
Berlin Raceways De-Jay Slick Truck Pro Stock division will compete on both Friday and Saturday night, in preparation for what will be known as the ‘Arena Racing Pro Stock 40’. Drivers will compete for an increased purse all weekend long, including $1,000-to-win feature on Saturday night. In addition to the larger purse, drivers will also race for an additional 10 laps more than the average in 2008.
Arena Racing will run its first full season of racing coming this fall at the Delta Plex in downtown Grand Rapids. The concept of indoor racing has been put to the test in NASCAR’s homeland of Charlotte North Carolina, and passed with flying colors! Backed by NASCAR team owner Joe Gibbs, as well as Tom and Norm Miller of Interstate Batteries, Ricky Dennis, founder and CEO of Arena Racing USA along with Peter Jackson, Grand Rapids manager, Arena Racing USA is here to stay in Grand Rapids!
Arena Racing will have a display on the concourse at Berlin on Friday and Saturday, to show race fans and drivers what they are all about. The Official Arena Racing Pace Truck will lead the Pro Stock field to the green for the 40-lap feature on Saturday night as well! For more information about Arena Racing Grand Rapids and how you can become involved, visit them online at www.arenaracinggr.com !
The Engine Pro Super Stock division will compete for 50 laps on Saturday September 13th in the ‘Performance Engineering 50’. The Super Stock class, along with the other weekly Berlin classes, will qualify and heat race on Friday night. The Super Stock division is a template body type class similar to what you would see on the showroom floor.
Performance Engineering has been a proud supplier of engines to many Boyne Machine owned race teams over the past 20 years. Performance has a very healthy crop of cars that utilize their power each and every Saturday night at area short tracks. You can reach Performance Engineering anytime by calling (616) 669-5800.
For more information regarding the September 12 and 13 race weekend presented by Wolverine Power Systems, including how your company can become involved in the Boyne at Berlin, visit www.BoyneAtBerlin.com today!
Johnny Benson .com to be presenting sponsor of the
Boyne Outlaw 100 Late Model race on September 13
Jenison, MI (August 18, 2008) – The third annual Boyne at Berlin Presented by Wolverine Power Systems continues to grow on a daily basis. Along with the announcement of several West Michigan based companies that have decided to put their name on the Boyne at Berlin, so has another very well known name. Grand Rapids Native Johnny Benson Jr. has signed on to be the official presenting sponsor of the Outlaw Late Model race on September 13th at Berlin Raceway!
The 100-lap feature event for the fast outlaw-bodied racecars will be known as the ‘Boyne Outlaw 100 Presented by JohnnyBenson.com, a race where drivers will be looking to capture the $5,000 winners share. Johnny Benson Jr., a former Berlin Raceway Late Model Champion knows that the Boyne weekend has great potential.
 Johnny Benson Jr. currently sits atop the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series standings by 45 points over Ron Hornaday. Benson has compiled three series poles and a series season high of four victories thus far with ten races remaining to be run. Benson will compete at the New Hampshire Speedway on Saturday afternoon September 13, the same day of the race he will sponsor in Marne.
Johnny has made scattered starts at Berlin in 2008, most recently on August 2nd when he earned the fast qualifier award and was in contention for another victory until gremlins found the #10 Berger Chevrolet machine.
“The past couple of seasons we have had the chance to do business with Johnny and it has always been great.” said Mike Blackmer on Monday morning. Blackmer, event promoter and car owner himself has several Johnny Benson Racecars in his shops, and knows that the winning combination can be found through Benson. “We are happy to be able to help Johnny promote his website, fan club, and all that he does with racing!”
The schedule of events for the Boyne Machine Weekend at Berlin is packed down to the minute. With practice being extremely limited for competing race teams on Friday and Saturday, open testing will run from 2-8pm on Thursday September 11th. Grandstand admission will be free on Thursday.
Friday afternoon activity picks up immediately at 1pm and runs up to 6pm when the first green flag race action will begin! The USA Modified Series will run their 40-lap feature event vying for the $1,200-to-win purse. The CRA Super Series will qualify just prior to the 6pm start and will also run a ‘FFR Fast Car Dash’ on Friday night. Two Outlaw Late Model Features will also be run on Friday night, with the first being ‘Hometown’ race teams running a normal points paying feature event, similar to what you would see on any given Saturday night. Immediately following that will be an ‘Out of Town’ feature race, for all entered teams that have not finished within the top-20 in Berlin Late Model points in the past five seasons. Several outside teams are expected to enter, including Mike Brooks from the Kalamazoo Speedway. The top 10 from the ‘Hometown’ as well as the ‘Out of Town’ features will set the inside and outside row respectively, plus a last chance race and promoter provisionals. The 4-Cylinder division is expected to be the biggest of the season as well, as they will go for an all-time high payout of $500-to-win! To cap off the action packed night will be the bright yellow Bus Races, which are always a crowd-pleasing favorite! Tickets for Friday night Sept. 12th are only $12.00 for adults, half price for kids 12 and under.
Saturday September 13th is the big race day, with practice beginning immediately at 1pm, last chance races for the Outlaw Late Model’s, CRA Super Series, and Modifieds will roll off at 3pm in the afternoon. Country music legend Lee Greenwood will perform on the front stretch stage beginning at 5pm! Greenwood, most popularly known for his hit ‘God Bless the USA’ will also perform the night’s national anthem. The CRA Super Series will race for $10,000-to-win, 125 lap feature. As mentioned above, the Boyne Outlaw 100 Presented by JohnnyBenson.com will roll off for 100 laps, as well as the four other weekly Berlin Raceway divisions which are paying increased purses and going extra laps. A Firework Spectacular will light up the September sky to end what is sure to be a memorable weekend of family fun! Tickets for Saturday night are $18 for Adults, with kids 12 and under half price. Don’t forget to get there early, as the racing will begin at 6pm on both Friday and Saturday, with Lee Greenwood performing at 5pm on Saturday. Camping is welcome all weekend long.
Visit our event website today for more information about this record-breaking weekend at www.BoyneAtBerlin.com
Area businesses see huge potential in Boyne at Berlin; Lighthouse Insurance Group, Motor State Distributing, Rosendall Disposal Inc., Allstar Performance & Lane Automotive all have signed on!
Jenison, MI (August 18, 2008) – The Berlin Raceway is getting prepared for what is shaping up to be the largest event weekend in its storied history. The mid-September spectacle, being called the ‘Boyne at Berlin’ continues to grow in interest and anticipation daily. The .438-mile raceway in Marne Michigan will be under the direction of Michael Blackmer, who has rented the facility to try and create something special.
Recently the Boyne Machine Racing stable has kicked it into high gear, finding success all around the Midwest. Brian Campbell’s #77 ASA Late Model went to victory lane at the Bristol Motor Speedway, Fred Campbell at the Kalamazoo Speedway, and Ryan Meldrum at the Berlin Raceway just one week ago; all under the ownership of Boyne and Mike Blackmer. If there seems to be a trend, it’s success. Blackmer and his Boyne at Berlin staff have been putting the same effort and financial backing into the upcoming race weekend at Berlin Raceway.
Wolverine Power Systems is the presenting sponsor for the third annual event, and they have been joined by numerous area companies over the summer. As the event has drawn closer, the attention and interest has grown considerably and a number of additional companies have decided that they want to be associated with the similar success that the event has the potential for.
Lighthouse Insurance Group is proud to announce that they will be on hand for the festivities on Friday and Saturday night. The company which was formed in nearby Holland Michigan in 1990, has grown over the years. In fact, Lighthouse Title was ranked in the Top 500 of Entrepreneur Magazine’s fastest growing companies in America! Find out how to work with your local Lighthouse Insurance agent today, by visiting them on the web at www.lighthousegroup.net.
Rosendall Disposal Incorporated is a locally owned and operated company from Grand Rapids Michigan. Henry Rosendall has been involved in auto-racing for years, previously competing himself in the NAMRA Formula Indy car Series that raced around the Midwest. Rosendall knows what auto racing fans bring to its supporters, and was excited to become involved in the Boyne at Berlin. Rosendall Disposal Inc. is known for its slogan ‘Hauling Trash With A Touch of Class’, and can be contacted at (616) 454-9250.
Founded in 1964, Lane Automotive has steadily grown from a small, one man shop in George Lane's garage to a speed equipment industry phenomenon, known the world over as a premier supplier of all the best and latest performance parts and accessories for racers, hot rodders, truck and off-road enthusiasts and, most recently, sport compact enthusiasts. Today, Lane Automotive, through its divisions which include Motor State Distributing, Allstar Performance, Lane Collectables, Exact Detail and the Lane Showroom, caters to the needs of racing and hot rodding enthusiasts from a stunning new complex located in Watervliet, Michigan, at the intersection of Interstate 94 and Michigan 140. Lane Automotive is welcomed to the list of growing supporters for this year’s Boyne events! Contact them today at 800-772-5266 or online at www.laneautomotive.com.
As mentioned above, Motor State Distributing is a worldwide warehouse distributor of high performance automotive parts for race cars, hot rods, sport compacts, trucks and SUV and is a division of Lane Automotive. Services offered include Experienced Sales Staff, Over 75,000 Parts Numbers In Stock, Over 520 Product Lines, Online Ordering, Worldwide Shipping, Hard-Core Racing Parts, Specialty Catalog Support, Sale Flyers, Newsletters and POP Materials. For more information on Motor State Distributing, simply call 1-800-772-2678 or visit them on the web at www.motorstate.com.
Allstar Performance says the key to success in any car building project, whether race car, street rod, or street machine, is access to high quality, reasonably priced parts that will get the job done right - the first time. Each and every Allstar part came about as a direct result of our dedication to continuous research and development. Once a need for a particular part is established, the parts are designed and manufactured by talented craftsmen, many of whom are racers and hot rodders themselves. Remember, many Allstar Performance parts are one-of-a-kind, you won't find them anywhere else at any price! Call them today at 1-269-463-8000 or on the web at www.allstarperformance.com.
The pit area is sure to be filled to the fences on September 12 and 13, when the CRA Super Series, USA Modified Series, Outlaw Late Model teams, Berlin Super Stock, Pro Stock, Sportsman, and 4-Cylinder divisions all pack in. Friday night will see School Bus Racing, as well as multiple preliminary and feature races. Saturday night will be kick-started with Lee Greenwood performing at 5pm, followed by over 600 laps of door-to-door action and capped off with a firework spectacular.
More information on this huge weekend can be found online at www.BoyneAtBerlin.com today!
Boyne at Berlin: Detailed Event Information
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1) On-track practice will begin on Thursday, September 11, from 2-8pm. Gates will open at 9am on Thursday. There will be ONE SHORT practice session on Friday prior to qualifying. It is highly suggested that you attend Thursday’s open practice due to the lack of open practice time available on Friday & Saturday.
2) Pit stalls will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis (based on division). Pit stalls reserved for the season by Berlin teams will be honored through Thursday at 2 pm, but your pit stall will NOT be held after 2 pm on Thursday. EXCEPTION: Pit road stalls will be utilized for Late Model, Super Stock and CRA teams only; if you are a Pro Stock or Sportsman team and have a reserved spot on pit road, you will be unable to pit in your reserved spot. Once your selected pit stall is occupied by your team, it will be held for the remainder of the weekend. There is no guarantee that pavement pit stalls will be available. Get to the track early!
3) ALL team haulers and trailers must be removed from the pit area on Thursday no later than 1:30 pm. Teams that arrive later than 1:30 must unload and quickly remove their hauler/trailer from the pits. Cars may remain in the pit area overnight if desired, or removed nightly and returned prior to any on-track track activity for that day. Overnight security will be on site.
4) Tires will go on sale Thursday afternoon for Thursday’s practice and Friday’s events. Saturday’s tires will not be available for purchase until Saturday. Tires for all divisions, including Late Model, will be the same as have been used all season at Berlin. Sportsman will be on their normal tire rotation (one tire); Pro Stock may purchase two; Super Stock may purchase four and Late Model is unlimited (maximum four for Saturday’s feature).
5) Friday night’s ‘Hometown’ feature event will be a regular points paying race. It will be 40 laps and pay $1,000 to win. The top 10 in this feature will set the inside row for Saturday’s 100-lap $5,000-to-win feature. The outside row for Saturday’s feature will be made up of the top 10 finishers from the ‘Out of Towner’ race, which will also be 40 laps and $1,000 to win. Positions 21-24 will be set from a last chance race that will take place on Saturday afternoon, as well as possible promoter provisional’s.
6) A weight break will be given to the Outlaw Late Model teams with Cast Iron Head Motors. Iron head cars must weigh 2550 lbs; all others 2600 lbs. Weight will be checked before qualifying and after the races are complete. All cars must have 62% left side weight. All other Berlin Raceway Late Model rules apply.
7) If a team member or person is found within your pit area that does not have a pit pass band on for that day or weekend, a severe penalty may be enforced including possible disqualification. Staff will be specifically checking for pit pass bands all weekend.
8) Any team will be allowed to register an ATV or Golf Cart permit for $25, good for the duration of the weekend. A neon sticker will be given and must be visible at all times. This would be beneficial as team hauler/trailers will be parked outside of turn #2 Thurs-Sat.
Nationally recognized Babbitt’s Sports Center, teams
up with record breaking Boyne at Berlin Raceway event
 Jenison, MI (June 10, 2008) – The management staff for the Boyne at Berlin have been hard at work as of late in continuing preparation for the third annual Boyne at Berlin presented by Wolverine Power Systems.
Mike Blackmer, co-owner of Boyne Machine Company, and Boyne at Berlin race promoter is proud to announce that Babbitt's Sports Center has joined the already record-breaking third annual event. Blackmer, who recently made public that Port City Racing of Muskegon has been signed on, another Muskegon main-stay has joined in on the excitement.
Babbitt's Sports Center was opened in early 1965 by the Babbitt's family. Avid members of the local business and motorcycle community, they decided that the region was severely lacking a large multi-line, full-service Motorcycle dealership. More importantly, one that focused on Customer Service, Trust, Quality and Competitive Pricing.
41 years later, Babbitt's Sports Center is still owned and operated by the Babbitt's family and continues its success as one of the fastest growing Internet companies that offers OEM online parts and accessories nationwide. Contact Babbitt’s today at: 231-737-4542 or www.babbittsonline.com.
“To add a name like Babbitt’s Sports Center to our event, will truly help make it a keystone event!” commented Mike Blackmer Tuesday. “Babbitt’s are no strangers to success, with an arenacross championship under their belts. We hope to deliver a similar experience to everyone involved with the Boyne at Berlin, from the fans, to the teams, and everyone in-between!”
Babbitt’s will help Blackmer knockout the previous record high payout offered by Berlin, with this year’s weekend total payout exceeding $130,000.00! The two-days of action both on and off the track will be under the direction of Blackmer and staff, who have rented the 7/16th mile speedway.
Already on the schedule of events for Friday, includes practice for all the competing divisions, the traveling CRA Super Series qualifications, a USA Modified feature event, dual Outlaw Late Model features, and races with the best that Berlin has to offer with their weekly divisions! Capping off Friday nights fun will be a guaranteed wild and crazy Boyne Bus Bash under the lights!
Saturday nights lineup is just as impressive, with country music legend Lee Greenwood performing just prior to racing action. Greenwood, best known for his hit ‘God Bless the USA’ will begin his solo-performance at 5:00pm on the front stretch. Racing will begin at 6:00pm with each of the weekly Berlin division feature events, a roaring 40-lap USA Modified feature, Outlaw Late Model race for $5,000.00 to win, and the beautiful template bodied CRA Super Series cars racing for a handsome $10,000.00. If that isn’t enough to make you smile, a firework spectacular will light up the Marne Michigan skies to finish off an expected spectacular weekend!
The addition of Babbitt’s Sports Center to the Boyne at Berlin weekend is just the latest of the expected host of announcements to be made by event promotion staff. Be sure to keep your browser locked to www.BoyneAtBerlin.com for the latest press releases, as well as detailed lodging, travel, and schedule information. You can also purchase your tickets now, by calling the Berlin Raceway ticket office at 616-677-5000 or through our website! Two-day ticket packages are now on-sale as well, and are just $28.00 for adults and $14.00 for students 12 and under.
Port City Racing joins the Boyne at Berlin race weekend
 Jenison, MI (June 3, 2008) – The thirdannual Boyne at Berlin Presented by Wolverine Power Systems event promoter Mike Blackmer, is excited to announce the latest sponsorship addition.
Port City Racing out of Muskegon Michigan will join the growing list of companies that are putting their name on this third annual event. After their participation in last year’s September spectacular and re-joining forces with the Boyne at Berlin Raceway again this season, only says good things about the potential of this event!
With the addition of Port City Racing, money has put into the payout which is already a Berlin record staggering $130,000.00! Also, $100.00 Gift Certificates will be given out to each of the race winners during the two-nights of packed racing action, good at Port City Racing!
“We really couldn’t be happier to sign a company like Port City Racing on for our event again this year. I want to thank Scott Keyser from Port City Racing for signing on with us. Port City Racing always does things first-class, and that is the same way we are approaching our weekend. Hopefully we can only continue our relationship with them in the years to come, because we expect great things!” stated Mike Blackmer at Tuesday afternoons announcement.
As previously mentioned, Port City Racing is based out of Muskegon Michigan. With three divisions to the Port City Racing team, they are true powerhouse in the Midwest. Check them out on the web: www.portcityracing.com or call them toll free at 1-800-472-2464 today!
The two-day racing spectacle will host auto racing action from the CRA Super Series, USA Modifieds, Outlaw Late Models, and the remaining Berlin Raceway divisions including the Super Stock, Pro Stocks, Sportsman, and wild 4-Cylinder divisions. Racing action will begin at 6:00pm on both Friday and Saturday night. Country music legend Lee Greenwood will put on a solo-performance beginning at 5:00pm EST on Saturday night September 13 2008, with a fireworks spectacular capping off the two-day show on Saturday night.
Starting in June, we will begin to have announcements made on a weekly basis regarding the Boyne at Berlin race! Be sure to visit our website for updated lodging, ticket, travel information, and much more! www.BoyneAtBerlin.com
Grand Rapids based ‘The Screen Print Department’
announced as Official Outfitter for the 2008 Boyne at Berlin
 Jenison, MI (March 20, 2008) – The third annual Boyne at Berlin Presented by Wolverine Power Systems event promoter Mike Blackmer, is proud to announce another partnership with a very racing supportive company.
The Screen Print Department (TSPD) has been announced as the ‘Official Outfitter’ for the action slammed September 12 and 13 weekend. TSPD which based out of Grand Rapids Michigan will supply the apparel for this year’s annual event.
“The Screen Print Department and Boyne have always had a great working relationship over the past several seasons. We are looking forward to working with Carl and Mary, and the whole Screen Print Department again for this year’s event.” stated event promoter Mike Blackmer.
Owners Carl and Mary Jo Perrin have over 50 years combined experience in Screen Printing and Embroidery. In 1999 they started their own company called The Screen Print Dept. They started with a single Manual Printer and over the years The Screen Print Dept. has grown into a large company with 4 Automatics, 4 Manual Printers and 51 Embroidery Heads.
The Screen Print Dept. specializes in Screen Printing and Embroidery. With over 30 employees and in house artists, we offer a quality product with quick turnaround. Contact TSPD for all of your screen printing and embroidery needs today, at (877) 235-6600.
The two-day racing spectacle will host auto racing action from the CRA Super Series, USA Modifieds, Outlaw Late Models, and the remaining Berlin Raceway divisions including the wild 4-Cylinder class. Racing action will begin at 6:00pm on both Friday and Saturday night. Country star Lee Greenwood will put on a solo-performance beginning at 5:00pm EST on Saturday night September 13 2008.
Ticket, lodging, travel information, and more can be found on our website: www.BoyneAtBerlin.com.
Singer-Songwriter Lee Greenwood to perform concert
Saturday Sept. 13 at the Boyne at Berlin; Artist made
famous by ‘God Bless the USA’ title
 Jenison, MI (February 12, 2008) – Boyne at Berlin Presented by Wolverine Power Systems event promoter Mike Blackmer, is proud to make yet another huge announcement! Country music legend, singer-songwriter Lee Greenwood will join the Boyne at Berlin pre-race festivities, performing live just before to the nights racing action! Lee, who is often considered America’s icon of patriotism, will perform just two days following the seventh anniversary of 9-11.
Greenwood, who was born in South Gate California, climbed the country charts in 1984 with the release of the hit ‘God Bless the USA’. 1985 saw Lee win two Male Vocalist of the Year awards from the Country Music Association. Shortly after the September 11 attacks on America, Greenwood re-released his hit which climbed its way back into the Top 20 on the country charts.
The 28 year country music veteran will put on a solo performance on September 13 2008 at the Berlin Raceway which will play host to the Boyne Machine promoted event, at the track which is located in Marne Michigan, just minutes north of Grand Rapids.
The two-day racing spectacle will host auto racing action from the CRA Super Series, USA Modifieds, Outlaw Late Models, and the remaining Berlin Raceway divisions including the wild 4-Cylinder class. Racing action will begin at 6:00pm on both Friday and Saturday night. Lee Greenwoods performance will start at 5:00pm EST on Saturday night September 13 2008, and will include the signing of the Star-Spangled Banner.
To find out more about Lee Greenwood and his career, visit www.LeeGreenwood.com. Stay current with all the updated event news for the Boyne at Berlin Presented by Wolverine Power Systems, by visiting our website: www.BoyneAtBerlin.com. Ticket information for both Friday and Saturday, as well as travel and lodging information will be available soon.
Unique format announced for Outlaw
Late Model racing at the Boyne at Berlin
Jenison, MI (February 4, 2008) – Race organizers for the highly anticipated Boyne at Berlin Presented by Wolverine Power Systems, have just announced how the Outlaw Late Model field will be formatted during the two-day show, featuring the best of the Berlin ‘Hometown’ Late Model field, as well as the top ‘Out of Town’ teams from around the Midwest.
The unique shape and attitude that the 7/16 mile Berlin Raceway carries has often caused ‘Out of Town’ teams to stay away. While the track will be the same come September 12 & 13, the format will be greatly different than the typical Saturday night qualifying format.
Friday night September 12th will see an action packed lineup of events, including two-separate Outlaw Late Model feature events! All of the Outlaw Late Model teams will qualify together on Friday afternoon, but will not see the track together again until Saturday. Any driver that has placed in the top 20 in Berlin Raceway Late Model points at any time over the past five seasons is qualified as a ‘Hometown’ driver. All others will be considered ‘Out of Towner’s’.
Hometown’ teams will run their feature event which will be 40 laps in distance paying $1,200.00 to win. This feature event will award points towards the season long championship battle, as well as set the inside ten rows for the 100 lap feature event on Saturday night.
‘Out of Town’ teams will run a separate 40 lap feature, also paying $1,200.00 to win and will form the outside ten rows for Saturday. This will allow teams a chance to showcase their talents to expected packed grandstands, as well as a guaranteed starting position in the big Boyne Machine 100 lap non-points-paying feature slated for Saturday night under the lights. The top 10 finishers from each Outlaw Late Model feature will make up the inside and outside rows respectively, all gunning for the $7,500.00 to win!
With a limited amount of practice time available for all the competing divisions on Friday, the Berlin Raceway will be open on Thursday September 11 from 4:00 – 9:00pm EST. A detailed rundown of payout, schedule of events, and more information will be released soon. Check the event website for updated news and information, at www.BoyneAtBerlin.com.
Wolverine Power Systems to be presenting
sponsor for the third annual Boyne at Berlin
Jenison, MI (February 1, 2008) -- Race officials from the annual Boyne at Berlin are pleased to announce that Wolverine Power Systems has signed on as the presenting sponsor for this year’s event. The 2008 spectacle will mark the third annual for the huge September weekend, hosted at the 7/16 mile Berlin Raceway in Marne Michigan.
 Wolverine Power Systems is the Industrial Distributor for the complete line of Generac Power Systems for the entire State of Michigan, with offices located in Zeeland, Wixom, and Gaylord, and service centers located throughout State. You can contact Wolverine at (616) 879-0040, or on the web at www.wolverinepower.com.
“We are thrilled to have Wolverine Power Systems come onboard for this year’s event, and excited to work with them as we continue to get closer to race day!” said Boyne Machine co-owner Mike Blackmer.
Boyne Machine Company has been the driving force behind this two-day show, and will take it to the next step this year. A purse of over $130,000.00 is bound to bring in top gunners from all over the Midwest. The Champion Racing Association (CRA) will be headlining the event, paying out $10,000.00 to the winner of Saturday night’s main event. The USA Modifieds will make history at Berlin, when the Fortville Indiana based series comes for their first ever two-day show. The Modifieds will return to Berlin after several years of absence, and will see $1,200.00 paid out to the feature winner on both Friday and Saturday night. Also on hand will be Outlaw Late Models, Super Stocks, Pro Stocks, and Sportsman.
Keep up on all things regarding the Boyne at Berlin on our website: www.boyneatberlin.com
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